Tomb raiding: following the plot while tearing up the script

Lao Yang carried Wu Xie on his back and ran away, with Su Li quickly following behind.

Carrying the tall Lao Yang, who was over 1.8 meters tall, she stumbled as she ran. Su Li, watching from behind, was worried that the two of them might fall to the ground and end up on top of each other at any moment.

Wu Xie hadn't expected that Lao Yang, who looked quite plump, was actually so stiff. Being carried like this was not only bumpy but also uncomfortable.

I originally intended to give Lao Yang a hard time, but I ended up getting quite a bit of a workout myself.

Adding to the growing wind blowing through the mountain crevices, Wu Xie quickly patted Lao Yang, urging him to put her down.

“yue…” Wu Xie gagged as soon as he came down.

"Old Yang, how the hell did you grow all that flesh? You look pretty plump, but you're so hard, like a tree stump."

Wu Xie rubbed his chest, which was aching from the pressure point, and regretted his impulsive and wicked idea.

Lao Yang's face stiffened for a moment, then he immediately switched to an embarrassed expression and scratched his head.

"This, this isn't labor, labor reform, transformation, it's training, it's what makes it strong, solid."

As he spoke, he struck a bodybuilder pose, showing off his barely noticeable biceps.

Wu Xie rolled her eyes at him.

"You're just bragging. That flying cow could cover the sky for me. If it were that powerful, why the hell were you hiding just now? You're not as brave as my Ah Li."

Lao Yang felt guilty about hiding, but he didn't argue. He just smiled and let Wu Xie tease him. He really did seem honest and simple.

No wonder I was completely fooled by him when I didn't know the truth.

Su Li looked up at the sky above, which was mostly blocked by rocks, and the road ahead was also gray and hazy. It really felt like something was blocking out the sky.

They weren't far from where the fight had just taken place, and they could still faintly smell the stench of blood in the air. Without saying anything more, the group quickened their pace and continued on their way.

After rushing along for quite a distance, I estimated that we had entered the deep part of Jiazigou. Looking up, the sky above was almost completely blocked, with only a narrow slit allowing a little light to shine through.

The dim space blurred one's vision, giving the illusion of being obscured by a thin mist.

The moment their vision blurred, Su Li and Wu Xie sensed a different aura. The thin mist was not an illusion; there were indeed wisps of unknown mist swirling around the three of them.

That familiar, icy-cold touch, yet carrying a hint of unease.

Su Li and Wu Xie exchanged a glance, and the unlucky Wu Xie reflexively started stuffing Yang-restoring pills into his mouth. (See Chapter 28 for details)

Seriously, I'm so frustrated! Why isn't my spiritual root a fire-type root, one with strong yang energy?! Underground workers really need one, you know...

The puppy's resentment (／_＼)

苏黎：强者从不抱怨环境，弱者汪汪汪汪汪……?0?0(?0?7?0?7)?0?6

"what!!!!"

Lao Yang, who was walking in front, suddenly let out a scream and fell backward to the ground as if he had been frightened.

Trembling, he couldn't even get up in time. He kicked his legs backward while pointing forward, unable to speak.

Looking up, one could see a huge human hand being pressed down by a boulder, blocking the road ahead, completely obstructing what was already a narrow path.

The giant hand that made Lao Yang scream in terror was certainly not left behind by some giant hiding deep in the mountains.

The giant hand carved in stone was so realistic, and in such a dimly lit environment, Lao Yang was so startled that he almost flew out of his skin.

Wu Xie stepped forward and picked up Lao Yang, who was still shivering on the ground. Seeing his pathetic appearance, as if he were about to faint from fright, Wu Xie slapped him hard on the back of the head.

"With your rat-like courage, afraid of this and afraid of that, how dare you expect to make a fortune in the dugout? Don't you have any self-awareness?"

Lao Yang stumbled when he was slapped. He was confused for a moment, and after a few seconds, he reflexively tried to dodge, but Wu Xie pulled him back.

"Old, Old Wu, look, look..."

"Look, look, I see it, a stone human hand."

Lao Yang then realized that it was a hand carved from stone.

This stone hand is so lifelike that it can only be described as a masterpiece of nature. Even up close, it is awe-inspiring, as if it were not carved by human hands, but left behind by some ancient giant who was cursed and petrified.

This is similar to the uncanny valley effect, which people often talk about. Even though you know it's fake, if it's too realistic, it can still make people feel uneasy and have a deep-seated fear.

The large stone hand landed right in the middle of their path, and together with a pile of rubble, it completely blocked their way.

Looking up along the path of the falling rocks, you can see a blind spot created by the collapse of the mountain, which perfectly blocks the view of those below.

Whether it's the original Lao Yang or this cloned Lao Yang, both can be said to have some eccentricities.

The man, who had just been terrified, became unusually bold after realizing it wasn't a supernatural event, and started climbing up, rubbing his hands together.

Su Li scratched his head. Why does this thing change so much? Is he a coward or a reckless fool?

Before Su Li could think, Lao Yang had already climbed halfway up the mountain using both his hands and feet. Seeing this, Wu Xie called for Su Li to follow.

The three of them climbed over the collapsed pile of rubble, slowly making their way through the blind spots that were obstructed by the angle of their vision.

Suddenly, a magnificent work carved along the contours of the mountain appeared before the three of them.

It was a bust, but when they saw it, the perfect work of art was already in a state of war damage.

A masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship has been completely destroyed; its chest and head have vanished, their whereabouts unknown.

A hand fell onto their path, randomly startling one of the old men.

All that remains on the mountainside are a hand and a small part of a shoulder.

The spot they've climbed up to is probably where the mountain collapsed after their planned blasting, revealing a completely dark hole.

Wu Xie took out a high-powered flashlight from the ring and shone it into the hole.

It's like a large cave, quite spacious, like a natural space inside a mountain.

However, this cave is not part of the mountain itself.

The interior space clearly shows a lot of artificial traces, which is very much in line with the 'pre-expansion' configuration of large ancient tombs that are essential for Xiao Sanye to enter a tomb.

The group that blasted this breach was incredibly skilled. Their precise explosives alone are something that even I, with my head full of plot points but no experience points to show for it, can't do right now. I wonder if Sand Sea Evil could...

Sha Haixie: Heh, I was in charge of the layout, I didn't put any skill points into explosives...

Wu Xie stretched his head out and shone the flashlight down. The cave walls were slippery, and there didn't seem to be any good places to step. Below that was a pool of water that shimmered green when the flashlight shone on it...

Hmm...it looks like it's been piling up for quite a while...